how could I set a shared network between to homes?


  1. Gunslinger88
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    how could I set a shared network between to homes?


    So basically, I was trying to see if i could makea shared folder/storage drive on my laptop that my buddy whos down the street could access and we can share files like our group projects... how difficult would that be?
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  3. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Hi Gunslinger88,

    You might honestly be better off just using a free cloud storage service like SkyDrive - Windows Live or Dropbox - Home - Online backup, file sync and sharing made easy. . Let me know what you end up doing though!

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  4. Gunslinger88
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    Well ive kinda scrubbed the idea for now, I may try messing around with some other time but thx for the ideas. Im now using skydrive.
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  6. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Right on, I'm glad to help out. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in the future!

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